Category Archives: Spirits

PLCB Funds Research, Promotion for Penna. Wines

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Small business executives routine bitch about the burden imposed on them by government.  Indeed, one of the oldest jokes is, “Trust us.  We’re from the government.  We’re here to help you.” A number of states have set up agricultural marketing … Continue reading →

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Edrington Buys Back The Glenrothes

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Edrington Group sold The Glenrothes brand to Berry Bros. & Rudd, the London wine and spirits merchant, in 2010 but kept the distillery and cooperage.  Now it’s buying back the brand and will assume control of distribution in the U.S. … Continue reading →

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Sugarlands Intros Roaming Man Tennessee Rye

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Roaming Man is the first aged spirit produced by Sugarlands Distilling Co., Gatlinburg, Tenn.  Bottled at a cask strength of 123.4 proof, with a classic rye spiciness of black pepper and hints of tobacco and oak, it’s said to be … Continue reading →

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N.C. Restaurant Push ‘Brunch Bill’

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The measure, which would give cities and counties the option of allowing local restaurants to begin serving alcohol at 10 a.m. on Sundays, has been bottled up in the North Carolina Senate. Under current law, restaurants can’t serve alcohol until … Continue reading →

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Colo. House Mulls Bill Doubling Licenses Independent Package Stores Can Own

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The bill was introduced yesterday (Tuesday, 5/2), will be considered by the House Finance Committee this morning.  It would let independent liquor stores own as many as nine retail licenses over the next decade, while current law puts the limit … Continue reading →

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Perfectomundo Tequila ‘Climbs’ Mt. Everest

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Actually, a few bottles were carried to the top by Paul Oakenfold, co-founder.  Oakenfold was in Nepal to raise funds for Nepalese earthquake victims

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